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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. New advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Niger to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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